Yorke Antique Textiles

A collection of antique and vintage textiles from around the world

Yuzen-painted Kurotomesode

Item Details

Location:

Japan

Date:

Mid to late Meiji (1870-1912)

Description:

This is the wonderful inner garment of a kasane set of two (1890a is the outer of this set). This particular style is referred to as "dounuki", in this case featuring - besides the yuzen-painted bamboo on the black portion - dreamlike ogres and dancers from "otsue" Japanese folktales on a dark blue background. 59" from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 60" height.